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[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood was appointed the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Until now Bishop-elect DeGrood has been a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, most recently serving as pastor of St. John the Baptist, Savage, MN. Bishop-elect DeGrood will be ordained a bishop and installed on February 13, 2020. Click here for more information about Bishop-elect DeGrood Click here for more information on the upcoming Ordination/Installation View the Press Conference and Introduction of Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood on December 12, 2019

Introduction of Bishop-elect DeGrood and Press Conference [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Video_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Bishop-elect Donald Edward DeGrood Today Pope Francis appointed Rev. Donald DeGrood as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls.  Until now Bishop-elect DeGrood has been a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, most recently serving as pastor of St. John the Baptist, Savage, MN. He will succeed Bishop Paul Swain, whose resignation the Holy Father accepted today with the appointment of a new bishop.  Bishop Swain had submitted his resignation, per canon law, upon reaching the age of 75 in September of 2018.  He will be the apostolic administrator of the diocese until Bishop-elect DeGrood is ordained and installed. Bishop-elect DeGrood will be ordained a bishop and installed on February 13. Bishop-elect Fr. DeGrood was…

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Christmas at the Cathedral December 19-22, 2019 Christmas at the Cathedral, the nationally acclaimed Christmas celebration, will be performed six times Thursday through Sunday, December 19-22, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls. There is no better tradition within our community and no better way to prepare for the Christmas season than attending Christmas at the Cathedral. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]

In November we remember and pray for our beloved dead We are all part of the communion of saints. "We believe in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who are being purified, and the blessed in heaven, all together forming one Church; and we believe that in this communion, the merciful love of God and his saints is always (attentive) to our prayers."  #962, Catechism of the Catholic Church So this month we particularly remember those who have gone before us. We pray for them and ask them to pray for us. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.  May their souls and the souls of all the…

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] November 1 2019 Solemnity of All Saints   November 2 2019 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Contact your local parish for Mass times.

2019 Seminary Visits 2 Opportunities to visit a Seminary this Fall November 9-11 - Immaculate Heart of Mary  November 14-16 - St. John Vianney Click on the Dates for more information and to Register!

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] The right to life is an expression of who and whose we are “EVERY Life is Worth Living” is the theme for this year’s Respect Life month. Every life means every person beginning at conception through pregnancy, at birth and all the years after birth until natural death. That is because every life is a gift from God. Deep in our souls is planted that truth. Our secular culture however seeks to bury that truth. Yet truth is truth. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] October is Respect Life Month! October is fast approaching. There are numerous events going on throughout the diocese to celebrate LIFE! Visit the Respect Life Office site for more information on events in or around you area. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Grieving the Loss of a Parent or Sibling September 17 – October 22, 2019 Six Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. A program for adults who have the loss of a parent or sibling. Parents and Siblings play significant roles in our lives and this loss requires a significant adjustment. This program provides educational and experiential activities with a focus on coping and re-adjustment responses to the loss. There is no time limit to grieving. Grief is an emotional trauma which may require therapeutic attention and knowledge. For more information or other programs available, visit the Catholic Family Services website, or call 605-988-3775

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] The School Year Has Started A successful first week for our kids in Catholic Schools!   Take a moment and listen to Brenda Anderson, Principal of St. Lawrence Catholic School in Milbank, this week on Catholic Views. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]